Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

08/08/2025

When Kendra Rumbaugh, Ph.D., (Biomedical Sciences ’01) enrolled in 1996 as a graduate student, she knew two things for certain: she wanted to go into some type of health care field, and she didn’t want to go to medical school. Today, as a professor in the Ttuhsc- Department of Surgery, Dr. Rumbaugh has developed a research niche in the areas of burn wound infections and biofilms.

When Kendra Rumbaugh, PhD, (Biomedical Sciences ’01) enrolled in 1996 as a TTUHSC graduate student, she knew two things for certain: she wanted to go into some type of health care field and she didn’t want to go to medical school.

08/07/2025

“didactic year is OVER…” Kenady, a student, was excited about finishing the didactic year of her studies and soon beginning clinical practice! The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Health Professions offers the Nadine and Tom Craddick Physician Assistant Studies Program from a state-of-the-art facility at the site in Midland.

08/07/2025

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine welcomed its Class of 2029 to the medical field at a white coat ceremony last month. Of the 182 future doctors, 104 have roots in West Texas — a region they are committed to serving.

White Coat Ceremony Welcomes the Class of 2029 to the Medical Field

08/07/2025

Congratulations to the 25th graduating class of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Health Professions Nadine and Tom Craddick Physician Assistant Studies Program on receiving their white coats last week! The ceremony celebrates their graduation and represents the beginning of their journey in becoming physician associates.

08/06/2025

“Gross Anatomy you will be missed!” Brianna and other first year students in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program recently completed their Human Anatomy course in the Institute of Anatomical Sciences – over 19,500 square feet of state-of-the-art training facilities.

08/06/2025

Congratulations to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing graduates celebrating at a summer commencement ceremony in Lubbock this Saturday! If you’re unable to watch your graduate in person, the event will be live streamed on the TTUHSC YouTube channel.

Live streaming presentation of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing commencement ceremony.

08/05/2025

“I’m so excited to begin my journey to becoming a physician here at Texas Tech, and I couldn’t have made it here without my amazing family and friends.” Nick is excited to begin work on his Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine! He and 182 of his classmates received their first white coats and pledged their commitment to the medical profession during the school’s ceremony last month.

08/05/2025

Approximately 75% of pregnant women experience pain, and 25% experience pain on a level that qualifies as disabling musculoskeletal pain – meaning they can't function.

Deborah Y. Edwards, PT, DPT, assistant program director for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Odessa, tells us there are hurdles to optimum musculoskeletal care for expecting mothers and antepartum lumbopelvic pain: ambiguity over provider roles, lack of consensus for best practice with this patient population and fear of harm or liability.

Dr. Deborah Y. Edwards, PT, DPT, ScD, OCS, discusses musculoskeletal care during pregnancy.

08/05/2025

As part of ongoing efforts to expand collaborative student learner experiences, representatives from traveled to Hemphill County Hospital District in Canadian, Texas. This visit marked a continuation of our partnership aimed at strengthening rural training opportunities for health care students.

Hemphill County Hospital and the broader Canadian community have developed an exceptional, community-engaged model that supports learners who rotate through their hospital and clinic. Their commitment to welcoming and mentoring future healthcare professionals has created a strong foundation for immersive rural health education.

TTUHSC is actively working to build and formalize pathways that enable our students to engage in meaningful, hands-on rural rotations in places like Canadian. These experiences are not only vital for exposing students to the realities and rewards of rural health care, but also serve as a strategic recruitment tool, helping to cultivate interest in long-term rural practice and community connection.

The trip further solidified mutual goals and next steps toward expanding learner placements, with shared enthusiasm for building a pipeline of health professionals who are both prepared and inspired to serve in rural Texas.

08/04/2025

“TTU couldn’t get rid of me, see you soon !!❤️🖤” Angela, a recent Texas Tech University (TTU) graduate, is excited to soon study nursing at ! The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing offers all four semesters, or “Levels,” of the Traditional BSN program in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Mansfield and Odessa.

08/04/2025

When she was growing up, Keeley Hobart, M.D., a 2013 graduate of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, helped her mother through health challenges brought on by chronic illness. Interactions with a family physician led her to be the first in her family to become a physician.

When she was growing up in West Texas and South Dakota, Keeley Hobart, MD, (Medicine ’13) helped her mother through health challenges brought on by chronic physical and mental illness.

08/03/2025

“Hard launch! Incredibly excited for this next chapter ❤️🩺” Ariana is excited to begin work on her Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine! She and 182 of her classmates received their first white coats and pledged their commitment to the medical profession during the school’s ceremony last month.